HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2011 8.G Owners Manual

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The heating and air conditioning
systems in your vehicle provide a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
Air conditioning is optional on DX
model.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them. (If you have an optional
audio system, ref er to the operating
instructions that came with it.)
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle. .............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 118
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Audio System . 123
Audio System (Models without
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navigation system) . 124
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 125
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Adjusting the Sound . 128
Playing the XM
Radio
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(Optional) . 129
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Playing a Disc . 134
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Disc Player Error Messages . 140
Optional Disc Changer Error
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Messages . 141
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PlayinganiPod
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iPod
Error Messages . 150
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 151
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 158
Audio System (Models with ...............
navigation system) . 159
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Voice Control System . 159
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 160
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Playing the XM
Radio . 163
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Adjusting the Sound . 170
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Playing a Disc . 172
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Disc Player Error Messages . 180 .........................
Playing a PC Card . 181
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PC Card Error Messages . 193
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PlayinganiPod
. 194
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iPod
Error Messages . 203
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 204
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 213
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 214
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Protecting Your Discs . 216
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Remote Audio Controls . 219
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 220
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Radio Thef t Protection . 221
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Setting the Clock . 222
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Security System . 223
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Cruise Control . 224
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HandsFreeLink. 227
Navigation systems are optional on
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models only.
If equipped Bluetooth
U.S. LX, EX, EX-L and Si models
Features
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Main Menu

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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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MODE BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
FAN CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
: If equipped RECIRCULATION BUTTON
Main Menu

Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page ).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. /
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If equipped If equipped
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Mode Control
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Main Menu

Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode f rom or to , the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
To turn of f the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor vents and def roster vents at
the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select or ,
the system automatically switches to
f resh air mode and turns on the A/C.
You cannot turn the A/C of f in this
mode.
The ventilation system draws in
outside air, circulates it through the
interior, then releases it through
vents near the rear window.
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
Select .
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode. If you switch the mode
f rom or , the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows f rom f ogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
willnotcomeonifitwasoffto
start with (see the f irst column on
this page).
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
When you switch to or
mode f rom , the A/C
turnsoff.Butifitwasontostart
with, the A/C stays on. 1. 2. 3.4.1. 2. 3.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Ventilation
Using the Heater
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Main Menu

Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comesonwhenafanspeedis
selected.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the f an
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C: Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects , and
switches to recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool. Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows f rom
f ogging up.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
Turn the fan on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
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If the interior is very warm,Dehumidif y the Interior
Using the A /C
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Features
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Main Menu

To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When you switch to , f rom or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel next to each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airf low f eels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
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To Defog and Defrost
To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
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Main Menu

An audio system is standard on all
models except the U.S. DX. Read the
appropriate pages (as shown below)
to use your vehicle’s audio system.
For vehicles without navigation
system, see pages through .
For vehicles with navigation system,
see pages through .213
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Audio System
Features
EX, EX-L and Si models
U.S. EX, EX-L and Si models
U.S. L X model
Canadian DX-G and SE models Opt ional f or U.S. DX model
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Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Main Menu

To change the letter, select the
previous segment by pushing the
bottom of the SEEK button.
Turn the TUNE knob to change a
letter.
Push the top of the SEEK button
to select the next segment, then
turn the TUNE knob to select a
letter. Repeat this procedure to set
your message.
Your audio system shows a welcome
message on the display when you
turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position.
The system will return to the audio
display about 10 seconds af ter you
stop selecting a letter.
You can also customize this welcome
message to your liking with the
audio controls.
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the display.
To select a character:
Make sure the audio system is of f .
PushandholdtheTUNEknob,
then push the power/volume knob
on the audio control panel. You
will see the f irst letter blinking.
2. 3. 4.
1.
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
T o Customize a Message
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TUNE KNOB
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
EX model is shown. SEEK BUTTON
Main Menu

Playing t he A M/FM Radio (Models wit hout navigat ion syst em)
Features
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SCAN
BUTTON
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB PRESET
BUTTONS TUNE KNOB
TUNE KNOB
PRESET
BUTTONS
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB
SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON
AM/FM
BUTTON
A.SEL
(AUTO SELECT)
BUTTON AM/FM
BUTTON
A.SEL
(AUTO SELECT)
BUTTON
EX, EX-L and Si models
U.S. LX and Canadian DX-G and SE models
Optional for U.S. DX model
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You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band: tune, seek, scan, the preset
buttons, and auto select.
Use the TUNE knob to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Turn the knob to the right to tune to
a higher f requency, and turn it to the
lef t to tune to a lower f requency. The scan f unction samples
all stations with strong signals on the
selected band. To activate it, press
the SCAN button, then release it.
You will see SCAN in the display.
When the system finds a strong
signal, it will stop and play that
station f or about 10 seconds.
The seek f unction
searches up and down f rom the
current f requency to f ind a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
SEEK/SKIP button, then release it.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Turn the system on by pushing the
power/volume knob or the AM/FM
button. Adjust the volume by turning
the power/volume knob.
The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to is displayed.
To change bands, press the AM/FM
button. On the FM band, ST will be
displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo
reproduction in AM is not available.
If you do nothing, the system will
then scan f or the next strong station
and play it f or 10 seconds. When it
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again.
To Select a Station
TUNE
SCAN
To Play the AM/FM Radio
SEEK
Playing t he A M/FM Radio (Models wit hout navigat ion syst em)
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